Mother smiling while holding her young son outdoors during a family portrait session in natural light.

2026 focus: Family as support

Behind every child is a story of connection, advocacy, patience, and love. This year, we're photographing the people who stand beside them.

Apply for the 2026 Project

Young boy wearing a blue superhero mask and cape, posing playfully against a simple studio background.

A collage of children photographed for the Faces of Autism Project. including playful superhero portraits and warm outdoor childhood images.

Past Faces

meet the individuals who have helped tell this story

Young boy holding yellow flower outdoors during a warm natural-light portrait session.

About the Project

Learn the heart behind the Faces of Autism.

Young girl holding a flower while watching a butterfly during a golden-hour outdoor portrait session.

What to Expect

See how each session is shaped around the participant.

Autism has no single look, voice, or story- and every person deserves to be seen for who they truly are.

-Emily, creator of Faces of Autism